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MK Dons will be a tough team to play against, as they are much better at home. I don't think they will leave as much space open as they did against Crewe. The thing is, MK Don's started off brightly, but I think they massively started to underestimate Crewe who pushed them back. MK Dons for the most part of that game did leave much to explore, but that's away from home. Having seen all of their highlights so far this season, plus watching some extra footage of extended games, I can safely say that they should be much more positive within their play. They have a tendency to play long balls from the back, whilst they are feeling the team out and attack with more speed when the game opens up. If they can control the game, we'll see less of them lumping the ball forward and more of them trying to pass with a real turn of pace. When defending, MK Dons will adopt a compact and organized strategy. This creates an opportunity for us to exploit the gaps in their defence through clever passes or powerful shots from outside the penalty area. Teams like Doncaster had their better chances from distance, with Craig MacGillivray not looking particularly good from these types of strikes. I hope we can play in such a calm way, that we use our ability to play in narrow space and pace to and around, making MK Dons have to pay attention. This would make the pressure more intense for them and less likely something they would cope well with. If we just run at them and put crosses into their penalty box, 90% I believe will be collected by either their keeper or by a defender who will just clear it.
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Well, it will give him the chance to refine his managerial skills as a coach and when the time is right - he might be able to move back into management. I do hope he can settle with Wolves and manage to remain there for a few seasons. It would allow him to get his coaching career back on track if he could. Things may be out of his hands here which prompted the move. It might be that Wolves wanted him or, he applied for the position. I don't know, I'm not really bothered to look into this further. Ian Burchnall is a complete waste of time as far as I am concerned. The feeling I have about him, isn't one I wished to have, and I don't think much of hum. As I have said before, he used a small minority of fans to complain about Notts fans as a whole, with the sole intention of using it to explain why he was running off to Forest Green Rovers. Rather than leaving acknowledging the support he was given and the disloyalty he showed towards something he spent the most part of the season declaring as a long term project. ????
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Fans of Harry Potter won't be happy. Even Hogwarts has had an inspection.
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I was told on Saturday that Notts are expecting the gates to be over 10k for the majority of home games. Whilst we are performing well and winning games, fans will come. It's a good thing as I feel it's helped with the atmosphere. Yes, there are some annoying individuals who show up and know absolutely nothing about the club. I am starting to learn to ignore them. This past Saturday was great though! Those near me were up for the game. We should be having one of those games by the end of the month when the club promotes cheaper tickets, those I am dreading due to my anxiety. The higher our gates are, the more money the club makes so it's win, win.
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@Piethagoram He comes across as a bit of a wally there. It looks like someone slapped him before with a wet fish. Wouldn't you agree @super_ram? John Coleman looks like he's been given a few facial chops with a wet fishy. ???? At least he felt professional enough to take off those tinted red glasses. It's difficult to take the man serious, when he's complaining about aspects of a game, where his own side did far worse. I went back to watch the Jodi Jones incident, it wasn't dangerous play. Their lad threw himself into the ball. Jodi did well to limit the danger by quickly retracting his foot, not that the Accrington player did try to milk his theatrics. Jodi was kicked, tripped, taken out throughout the game. In the first half, I remember three challenges which should have seen an Accrington player carded but didn't. However, I would rather say that Accrington did well for the most part. Their game plan just massively lacked any creative ideas. They played well, just very routine and predictable, but I can see why they do well in general.
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I thought it took us a little time to really get the flow going, that's perfectly normal, and I felt impressed with how we played around the 7th to 10 minute mark. That speed, is how we needed to keep it. We weren't too slow or rushing the play. Things just happened naturally, and it left Accrington chasing the game. Taking the lead, Notts had so much pressure on them that a second looked quite promising. However, I felt we slowed the game down too much, which led to a nervous spell and we became somewhat sloppy. Accrington swiftly regained their footing and appeared to be a formidable team. Their equaliser, it really annoyed me how we failed to keep with the movement, but I hold no blame on Aidan Stone. It seemed a difficult angle and, David McGoldrick tried to prevent it, but it was in. Accrington got away with a bit of the dark arts, the referee didn't help either. Josh Andrews looked a lively threat, shooting wide and using his size as an advantage. Few of their players stood out as being very good players, but they did perform well as a team. This was the first real test for Notts, as they were in good form and would always give us a game. I think Notts were superb, how we tailed off before the end of the first half, I could see it coming, and I think these moments are when Luke Williams needs to shout out instructions. Second half, very bright start and the build-up to chances became very swift. Quick passes into space, then Macaulay Langstaff gets through on goal. This is precisely what I had in mind earlier when I suggested ways to involve Langstaff in games, even before he began scoring. McGoldrick masterfully delivered passes to create scoring opportunities. It might sound harsh, but I don't think Accrington deserved their goal, I find myself feeling Aidan Stone deserved a clean sheet. It was a sloppy play from us, which led to them taking control. Thankfully in the final 45 minutes, despite it being end to end. Langstaff scored two truly exceptional goals that silenced them completely. He could have had 5 goals today, two of his efforts catching well-timed deflections. It was a superb team performance by us; Accington should be happy with the defeat as they did show amazing spirit and effort.
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I think when you feel critical of what's happening, it can impact the enjoyment. It's hard for me to pick at faults and keep doing so, because I am not that critical of things because I feel that usually the better things that happen out weigh the negatives. We all have the potential to lose the enjoyment of a game by overthinking things, that's just football within itself and human nature. As I say, I try to be very positive and rather look on the bright side. I wished I could make a difference by printing this discussion off and giving it to some of the new annoying fans that sit near to me. When Dan Crowley missed, f-bombs and he's f****** useless cried out. The moment Connell Rawlinson scored, one of the mentioned fans shouted "how long to score a second, these are easy." I won't go any further, as the comments shouted to Cedwyn Scott did anger me. I didn't say anything this time, but I found myself stirring and being told off by @super_pie. With the encouragement of "just ignore him, dad." muttered to me.
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I miss hearing the chant. Yet Meadow Lane is heaven on earth. I propose this, so if you hear it chanted. I revised it! "Luke William’s Notts, we know their worth, Crowley and McGoldrick, best on Earth, Super Baldwin and Rawlo at the back, Thankful to be in the Football League, that’s a fact."
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He once bragged whilst doing a Sky interview that he believes he had sent off over 100 players, when he asked if he felt they were all the correct decision - his response was "It was my decision". It came across as pretty arrogant. I used to watch Match of the Day all the time; it was something everyone in my family would watch, so I recall Mike Dean well. He always came across as someone who liked to have the control of games, not to officiate well but because he enjoyed the power. I still have memories of him jogging backwards, blowing his whistle and pointing for the player to leave the field. I think it was Nicky Butt when he was at Newcastle. @CliftonMagpie
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I would say very near the logo in the corner @Fan of Big Tone. 5 or so rows up.
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They're a good team; they have a decent midfield with two very good creative outlets that work well for them in Shaun Whalley and Sean McConville. Whilst they might not have the true quality that others may process (like us), they have a real grit and strong understanding of what makes them work. I would highly recommend fans give this a read, at least the bottom part mentioning who we have next - @TheSkipper has written about them superbly. I think it's all about how the game starts, if we are confident and play as we did against Tranmere Rovers, I think Accrington Stanley will struggle. Yet either way the game may go, I believe they'll be the best opposition that we have faced at Meadow Lane. Defensively, we need to be calm and composed, with the players thinking about how each ball they play needs to be the perfect decision. Accington are a team that could pounce on our mistakes. Whilst some would say they are an underdog of this league, with the team spirit of fighters. Notts will know exactly what is needed, we need to match them with our intensity and control the game just by making neat passes. We'll get space, as will they. Notts just needs to make sure Aidan Stone is well protected and that we take any chances which fall our way. It should be a very entertaining game.
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It's incredible, vibrant colour and an excellent style. I always wonder why some art ends up distorted, as if the artist has got a fish eye effect with his vision. It could just be a style, yet I think the portions of the stands and curve of the front part of the pitch would look a lot better without this approach. It doesn't take anything away from it, it's just my personal thought. The painting is a masterpiece regardless.
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It really is a similar comparison to not choosing a backup keeper on your bench, it's one of those things which you can't predict. The moment Cedwyn Scott went down, I knew he wasn't going to be able to play. I think it was @menzinho who compared Scott's to Baj's, Scott hobbled but managed to walk, so hopefully it's not as serious. He will be back stronger, as that's his attitude and I wish him a speedy recovery. I do wonder what caused the injury.
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I thought the game was very pleasing. Notts started very brightly and passed the ball around well. Very early on, Notts pressed and made chances which showed signs that we would score, hitting the post and Macaulay Langstaff getting close were two very close moments. David McGoldrick's strike for his opening goal was superb. The way he picked his place and controlled the ball, it shows he's a threat within those positions. I believed he worked relentlessly to propel us forward. While it was pleasing to witness Notts playing the ball with more forward and sideways passes, I think the occasions we played it back instilled confidence throughout the entire squad. When we can move the ball around promptly, it makes the opposition chase the game and that leads to things opening up. Although none of the occurrences were detrimental or hindered our progress, I believe that Notts sometimes resorts to playing those backward passes simply because it is the most convenient option available. The way we moved and made Tranmere look extremely average, they didn't really cause much trouble and their defence didn't look like it could hold. Very poor in that regard, but they were quick on the break and at times looked very lively. I am sure their performances will pick up, thankfully for us Notts dominated from start to finish. The second half really became routine, with the game being in our hands, and really we should have pushed for a 3rd goal. So many good chances, it's difficult to say that I feel we should have made sure a third went in when the level of creativity made it very much possible, but we just lacked that luck to make it anything more. I am not bothered about their goal, it was a very good finish and again, I feel Aidan Stone deserved a clean sheet.
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I can see the game unfolding with Notts taking the lead, only for Tranmere Rovers to equalise. However, in the second half I can see two more goals being scored for us. My prediction is: 3-1. Macaualay Langstaff, Sam Austin, and David McGoldrick are all expected to find the back of the net. Connor Jennings will secure the sole goal for them. ????????
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Kristian Dennis and Kane Hemmings return to Meadow Lane. I don't know if both of them are available, but we most certainly know they are a threat. When we had the pair, neither really played together and that always seemed like a wasted opportunity to me. For some reason, Hemmings wouldn't always be played as striker, which was even more baffling. Dennis went in and out of favour at the club, quicker than Harry Kewell's departure. Yet, I always felt they had potential as a pairing. Tranmere Rovers can't be underestimated, but I feel happier knowing that we are at Meadow Lane. Yet there's that potential threat that they may play us in such a way, where they want to start their season and change how it has begun. They started off very much identical to us, but we have picked up, and their time isn't going to be far away. So, I would like to see us play the ball out calmly from the back. Notts needs to be defensive minded that they have players who can force mistakes, so we shouldn't make it easier for them by making poor decisions when we pass. Our strengths have to be used and that for me is the quality we have in midfield. If we can pass the ball around productively, taking any sting out of Tranmere's play. I think we should be fine to create chances which could lead to goals, as I say being at Meadow Lane for me is a positive. I would feel a lot more nervous if this were an away game, thankfully for us and Luke Williams we are at Meadow Lane. Our support could be vital in making this a three pointer.
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There's been some very good articles put out, old features have returned, and it's a case of adjusting to fit others in. I don't know how many members actively read them, well, aside from the comments and interactions. There are some regular faces I don't remember seeing at all in the area, which is something I would like to actively encourage. I get that it's not for everyone, but it's one way for improvements to come. Thank you to everyone who does comment, as it's one way lurkers are won over. It's an excellent recruitment area with the call to action and, I am trying my best to write them every time I do upload a new publication. Some are the same plug, but I will always try to word them differently.
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Notts County secured a comfortable victory against Doncaster on a windy summer afternoon, with Macaulay Langstaff scoring his first English Football League goals and Jodi Jones adding a third. Langstaff scored with a volley and header on either side of half-time, while Jones sealed the win with an excellent finish in front of a packed away end. Doncaster managed to score a late consolation goal, but it did little to dampen the spirits of Notts County as they claimed their second win of the season. Richard Brindley was recalled to the heart of Notts County's defence, replacing Adam Chicksen, after being left out of Tuesday’s draw at Morecambe as a precaution. Brindley was joined by Kyle Cameron and Aden Baldwin in the back three, while Aidan Stone continued in goal after keeping his first clean sheet on the Lancashire coast. On the right, Sam Austin replaced Aaron Nemane, who was named among the substitutes, while Jones continued on the left. John Bostock returned to the base of midfield alongside Matt Palmer after having his minutes managed in midweek. Langstaff was supported by Dan Crowley and David McGoldrick. McGoldrick was involved in the game’s first notable incidents, scuffing a long-range shot wide under pressure before being shown a yellow card for shooting after the referee had stopped play. After Bostock was cautioned for a foul 25 yards out, Notts County took the lead from a set-piece routine. The ball was returned to Bostock in a crossing position, and he produced the perfect delivery for Langstaff to guide home on the volley. Langstaff came close to scoring again moments later but was denied by an excellent defensive header which prevented him from converting Austin’s looping cross - the final goalmouth action of the half. Doncaster made three changes at half-time, but it did not prevent Notts County from doubling their lead within a minute of the restart as Austin’s cross from deep was headed home by Langstaff. It was 3-0 on 54 minutes when Crowley advanced into space and saw his dangerous cross fumbled by Lawlor, allowing Jones to cut inside and find the bottom corner from eight yards. In the end, Stone was denied consecutive clean sheets as Notts County failed to clear their lines inside their own area and Sotona scored a last-gasp consolation goal. Was the result fair? Completely fair. Doncaster Rovers were so far out of their depth that, had Notts managed to secure a fourth goal, the game could have easily seen a fifth for the Magpies. In terms of performance, it took Notts County some time to get into the game. However, they started off well and looked comfortable. Doncaster made it hard early on as they pressed every ball and Notts really had to work to create space. Macaulay Langstaff’s opening goal, after the short free-kick, turned the game on its head and forced the home team to be braver, which in turn opened the game up for Notts. Doncaster Rovers were incredibly poor. Their fans have made several comments about this themselves, although those tinted glasses of red make them believe we were nothing more than average. Everything wrong with their team we saw in the season in which Notts were relegated in 2018/19. They lacked fight, organisation, and their end product was terrible. It took Notts to switch off for them to score in the final minutes of the game. Otherwise, Doncaster simply wouldn’t have any positives from the game. They looked beneath National League standards. Extremely poor; I had thought they’d show more spirit but just like their fans in attendance, they were lacklustre. In terms of tactics: spot on. There was a lot of talk about Aaron Nemane being left on the bench. I think Luke Williams’ rotation and tactics, including the preparation in training, were spot on. The fact that Nemane was absent yet we still looked as lively once the game opened up spoke volumes for the manager’s decisions. The officials: I don’t have any comments on the assistants because they were just what you would expect at this level. Whereas the official, I felt he was extremely poor. He appeared quite biased towards Doncaster, allowing them to go in with aggressive challenges without a warning or card. Their desire to waste time with throw-ins wasn’t identified at all, whilst it seemed that Notts couldn’t get a break from his decisions. Thankfully, it didn’t cost us. However, under the new stricter rules David McGoldrick should’ve been booked for kicking the ball away - yet it’s a bit of a daft rule, especially when Doncaster players achieved the same thing but were unpunished for time-wasting. Up next for Notts is a home return to Meadow Lane against Tranmere Rovers and a perfect opportunity to get back-to-back wins as Tranmere have had a very disappointing start to their League Two season. Now, Tranmere Rovers do have a lot of quality in their team, but they are hindered due to their one draw, three defeats and only a single win. Similar to Notts before Doncaster - it shows that teams are still adjusting to the new season. The prospect of this game when the fixtures were released was one I still fancied our team to do well in; yet with the impressive vocals of our fans’ support and being at home, I feel it gives us a massive edge at Meadow Lane to showcase that we are a very good team especially when it comes to our own fortress. I would hope Richard Brindley is fine to continue within the middle of the three centre-backs; I would still choose Kyle Cameron and Aidan Baldwin provided he is not out. Continuing to establish a consistent backing will only bolster strength in the long term. Jodi Jones has shown that dropping him would be hard even if it was due to bring him on for his impact - which we saw a lot of last season - meaning we could make the most of his excellence at a point where Tranmere Rovers are tiring. However, I would keep him in and just bring Aaron Nemane back into the starting line-up. John Bostock, Matt Palmer, Dan Crowley and Macaulay Langstaff all write themselves into the potential line-up I feel. Perhaps this game is where we see what difference David McGoldrick can make from off the bench? Allowing someone else to slot in; perhaps Cedwyn Scott or Sam Austin. Scott could play as a support option to Langstaff while covering a more midfield role and then double up as a shadow striker. Whereas Austin could show more of that urgency to get the ball forward into important areas we can exploit. In truth, I think it’s unlikely to rest David McGoldrick due to his experience and attributes he brings to Notts, but it’s a tempting thought. Go visit the Pride of Nottingham dashboard and join in with discussions, articles and other content produced by a friendly group of Notts County fans! Check out the latest news published by the Pride of Nottingham! From our match report to fan pictures soon to be published and our ARLukomski’s match day vlog - your support means a great deal to us all! -
Did you notice this from a post on Facebook? I believe I came across it in the group dedicated to reminiscing about nostalgic and abandoned stadiums. My grandfather, Ray, used to show me pictures like this. He had a few scrap books which had various things he had collected, such as news snippets, big news, team photos and ones of certain players which tended to be signed. I think my mum also used to have one. When we used to go to my grandparents flats, they would be stored in a cabinet behind their sofas and I would always dig them out. It's been quite a few years now, so I don't really call seeing what my mum had done, but it's something she did with her dad. @super_ram did locate her autograph book which is filled with interesting signatures, not just from Notts County players but famous people of that time. Even if the photo didn't have the names, I could name 8 of the people. Granted two are easy, being legends but the rest I learned from my grandfather. Les Bradd, Brian Stubbs and Tony Hateley also stand out like a sore thumb due to having seen many of the pictures of the years.
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Firstly, it's a very good result and the performance overall really topped the away day. Notts can't always go into games guns blazin' and I think the starting line-up was a smart choice. People asked me why Aaron Nemane wasn't starting, I didn't know but having seen the game. I think Luke Williams did it, so that we protected him. Doncaster, they weren't afraid to be physical or quite dirty. So, many of their tackles were very hard hitting. Now, I am only assuming this, but I have seen that Nemane doesn't play as well when it's like this. I think personally, we waited for the game to open up and to be less feisty. As I say, patience is the key. If we throw ourselves into games, we are asking for defensive errors or to allow the opposition to take control of the game more. Notts defended quite well, whilst we tried to open up the game. All our goals were very well-taken and enjoyable to see. I am so pleased for Macaulay Langstaff because he will be off now, I don't think we will have any issues with him not scoring. It's always been a case of when he gets one in my eyes. I couldn't see the disallowed goal clearly, my view was blocked too. Very pleased, and I am not bothered about conceding the goal. Aidan Stone truly deserved another flawless performance.
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Excellent play for Langstaff's second, thankfully Luke Williams picks the team and not us, or the those silly fans who wanted him dropping. We are looking like a real quality team now, we could easily get another or two. We are all over them and they look nervous. The referee is terrible though, very biased towards Doncaster. They've gone in hard on us, nothing given and no card. They fall over, free kick and a warning.
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It was a very good goal, the free kick should have perhaps been floated in first but the space opened up. Langstaff took it well, you knew where it was heading. Doncaster fans are as lively as I am in a bad mood. Very poor support on their behalf, but our fans are amazing. Get in there!
